Refaire le Monde – Francophonie Festival

A Festival Born from the Francophonie Summit

The Refaire le Monde festival was launched on March 20, 2024, International Day of La Francophonie, as part of France's hosting of the XIXth Francophonie Summit. Supported by the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, in partnership with the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) and the Centre des monuments nationaux, the festival took over the Cité internationale de la langue française at the Château de Villers-Cotterêts, a symbolic place where Francis I signed the ordinance in 1539 imposing French in administrative acts.

A Multidisciplinary and International Program

The festival offers a rich and eclectic program structured around three themes: repairing the world, reinventing the world, and re-enchanting the world. The program includes: exhibitions, live performances, concerts, readings, film screenings, debates, performances, cultural practice workshops, and literary encounters. More than 40 countries and 400 organizations are participating in this major international event.

Leading Francophone Artists

The inaugural 2024 edition brought together major artists from the Francophone scene: Malian artist Yaya Coulibaly and his grand puppet parade, Franco-Senegalese actor Adama Diop, the Armenian duo Ladaniva, French singer Zaho de Sagazan, and Congolese rapper Baloji. Reading cycles, contemporary dance performances, and musical creations punctuated the festive weekend of October 5th and 6th in Villers-Cotterêts.

The Cité internationale de la langue française

Inaugurated in 2023 by President Emmanuel Macron, the Cité internationale de la langue française is a unique cultural venue dedicated entirely to the French language and Francophone cultures. Located in the royal Château de Villers-Cotterêts, it hosts exhibitions, artist residencies, performances, and events throughout the year. The Refaire le Monde festival is part of this dynamic of promoting the Francophonie.